El Capitan High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lakeside, California 92040 · Grossmont Union High
#523 of 1,343 high schools in California
#10361 of 16,910 nationally
About El Capitan High
El Capitan High is a public high located in Lakeside, in the Grossmont Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,810 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 523rd of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (60th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,810.
There are 12 schools in Lakeside; El Capitan High ranks 7th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for El Capitan High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near El Capitan High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lindo Park Elementary
Lakeside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 966 m away
Lakeside Early Advantage Preschool
Lakeside · Public other
· 966 m away
Tierra del Sol Middle
Lakeside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students · 1.6 km away
Lakeside Farms Elementary
Lakeside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students · 1.8 km away
Lemon Crest Elementary
Lakeside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students · 1.8 km away
Lakeside Middle
Lakeside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students · 2.5 km away
River Valley Charter
Lakeside · Charter high · Grades 7–12
231 students · 2.6 km away
Riverview Elementary
Lakeside · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
469 students · 2.7 km away
Lakeview Elementary
Lakeside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
666 students · 2.9 km away
Winter Gardens Elementary
Lakeside · Public elementary · Grades K–1
269 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Indian Springs High
San Bernardino · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,810 students
Deer Valley High
Antioch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,812 students
Oakland Technical High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,812 students
North High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,812 students
Norte Vista High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,804 students
Chico High
Chico · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,804 students
Frequently asked questions
Is El Capitan High a good school?
El Capitan High has a Success Index (US) of 42.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #523 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does El Capitan High rank in California?
El Capitan High ranks #523 of 1,343 high schools in California and #10361 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend El Capitan High?
El Capitan High had 1,810 students in 2025.
Is El Capitan High a elementary school or a high school?
El Capitan High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near El Capitan High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of El Capitan High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.